Landlords

9 mins
Landlord insurance vs home insurance

Landlord insurance vs home insurance

If you have tenants, it’s important that you take out the right protection – because a standard home insurance policy won’t be suitable.

8 mins
Fit for human habitation

Fit for human habitation: what landlords need to know before renting out a property

It’s important to understand what the law requires you to provide for your tenants, and what you should do if there is a problem.

10 mins

How to work out rental yield

Use our rental yield calculator to work out the value of your property investment, plus how to work it out manually, why it matters, and what is a good rental yield?

9 mins
Index linked buildings insurance

What is index-linked buildings insurance?

What is index linking, and how does it work? In this article, we look at the benefits of an index-linked policy.

20 mins
Guide to non-resident landlord scheme

Guide to the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme

The Non-Resident Landlord Scheme applies to landlords who own rented property in the UK but spend more than six months abroad. Read our guide to the scheme including what to do if it applies to you.

8 mins
Guide to DSS tenants

Landlords: A guide to DSS tenants

A DSS tenant is someone who pays their rent with housing benefit. The term DSS is still used even though the DSS no longer exists as an organisation.

10 mins
protect their property from bad tenants

How can insurance help landlords protect their property from bad tenants?

How does a landlord evict troublesome tenants? Or better still, how does a landlord avoid troublesome tenants? Have a read of our guide to find out more.

12 mins
difference between leasehold and freehold?

What's the difference between leasehold and freehold?

If you’re looking to buy a property, you’re likely to come across the terms ‘freehold’ and ‘leasehold’ used in their descriptions. Here, we explore exactly what these terms mean and how it affects your property ownership.

18 mins
Building insurance cover

Guide to building insurance

What building insurance covers depends on the type of cover you take out. In this article, we will take you through the different options available.

9 mins
Insurance premium tax

Understanding Insurance Premium Tax

What is Insurance Premium Tax and why do we have to pay it? In this guide, we look at the background of IPT and how it works.

16 mins
tips leaving house unoccupied

UK guide to leaving a property unoccupied

If you’re leaving your home empty for a while, you’ll need to protect yourself from legal, financial, and security risks. Here’s what to consider to keep your home safe and secure.

15 mins
Quastel Associates

Quastel Associates - why a correct valuation could be the most important thing you have

We speak to Mark Smith, Managing Director at Quastel Associates, to find out what a professional valuation is, what’s changing in the market and why a correct valuation could be the most important thing you have.